Akershus Royal Banquet Hall Princess Dining Review
Updated October 2026
Ready to dine in a medieval castle and twirl with Disney princesses? Welcome to Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, tucked inside the Norway Pavilion at Epcot. It's a family-style Nordic feast with a royal guest list, and it's one of my favorite character meals at Disney World.
Quick verdict: I'd choose this over Cinderella's Royal Table. I like the food more, and it's a much easier reservation to grab.
If you're deciding whether it's worth booking, what characters you'll meet, and how the food is, you're in the right place.
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall Quick Facts
Location: Epcot Theme Park (Norway Pavilion)
Characters: Princesses rotate in groups of 5. You'll usually see Snow White, Jasmine, Ariel, Belle, and Aurora, though sometimes Cinderella or Mulan make an appearance. Anna and Elsa are not at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall.
Dining Style: All-you-care-to-enjoy family style platters
Meal Types: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Dining Plan Credits: 1 table service credit for breakfast, 2 for lunch and dinner
Discounts: Annual Passholders and DVC members
Menu: Nordic inspired foods
Pronunciation: AH-kers-hoos
A Princess Paradise
Calling all of my Disney princess fans...Akershus is perfect for you! Here you will enter the medieval castle in the Norway Pavilion and instantly feel like royalty. You will see flags and chandeliers hanging from the rafters that give the vibe you are visiting a castle that has been welcoming visitors for decades. Your Norwegian guide will take you to your table to prepare you for a feast and to meet five incredible princesses.
Character Interactions
The Princesses will enter the main dining room to music and work their way through the tables to spend time with each guest.
Guests typically meet Snow White, Jasmine, Ariel, Belle, Aurora, but the princesses may vary by day. They will not include Anna or Elsa (although you can meet them next door at their summer cabin - Royal Sommerhus).
They rotate through the dining room and visit each table individually, which makes interactions feel personal and unhurried. That said, the full rotation does take time, so you should plan for at least 90 minutes, and closer to 2 hours during busier dining times.
Meet Snow White Meet Belle Meet Aurora Meet Ariel Meet Jasmine
The Food at Akershus
Akershus operates with family-style platters, which means your server will bring out massive platters of food for the table to share. The menus below are always subject to change.
Breakfast
Breakfast consists of two parts.
Cold buffet includes pastries, yogurt, fruit, cheeses, and meats. You will help yourself to whatever you want.
Hot family-style platter served to your table with scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, Norwegian waffles, and potato casserole
Lunch and Dinner
This is the crown jewel of the food options and the meal I have gone back for time and time again. You are served three courses, all family-style at your table.
Lefse with Cinnamon Butter, Selection of Cheeses, Chilled Nordic Shrimp Salad, and Princess Garden Greens with Lingonberry Vinaigrette
Norwegian meatballs with lingonberry jam, seasonal vegetables, mashed potatoes and gravy, seared salmon, chicken, and macaroni and cheese
Assortment of Norwegian desserts
Lefse and salad Main platter of food Norwegian desserts
While I haven't personally done the breakfast yet, I love the lunch and dinner options. We couldn't get enough of the lefse with the cinnamon butter. The lingonberry jam mixed with the meatballs was perfect. The chocolate log we had for dessert was delicious and so was the rice pudding.
Price & Value
Pricing can change, but here is the current cost as of October 2026.
Breakfast Menu: $62 per adult and $39 per kid or 1 table service credit
Lunch and Dinner Menu: $69 per adult and $46 per kid or 2 table service credits
Dining plan tip: Lunch and dinner cost 2 table service credits, which isn't the best use of your plan. If you want to use credits here, go for breakfast at 1 credit. Otherwise, pay out of pocket for lunch or dinner.
Who Is This Best For?
Perfect For:
Disney Princess fans
People interested in a more unique menu of Nordic inspired food
Big eaters....all you care to enjoy
Castle enthusiasts
Special occasions and celebrations
May Not Be Ideal For:
Guests on a strict budget
Visitors looking for a quick meal
Non-princess fans...there are other meal options for more affordable prices
Pros & Cons
Pros
High food quality with friendly selections for picky eaters
Great princess interactions
Easier reservation to get than Cinderella's Royal Table
Cons
Pricey: 2 table service credits for lunch and dinner...not the best use of credits
Time consuming
Akershus vs Cinderella's Royal Table
While both princess meals are wonderful, here are some things I prefer about Akershus:
Food: I prefer Akershus. The family-style Nordic dishes are more interesting, and you can keep the platters coming.
Booking: Akershus is the easier reservation, though you should still be ready on day 60.
Vibe: Both give you the castle-and-princess experience. Akershus is also at Epcot, so you can work it into a World Showcase day.
Tips & Tricks
Want to make the most of your reservation?
1.Book Early
Reservations open 60 days before your resort check-in day. They start at 6AM and often disappear quickly, especially during busy seasons.
2.All You Care to Enjoy The family-style serving is unlimited so go ahead and ask for the extra lefse or dessert!
3.Give Yourself Time This meal will likely take at least 90 minutes so make sure you have the time and enjoy the air conditioned time off your feet.
4.Have your Cameras Ready The character interactions at Akershus have always been a highlight for me. This is the main reason people come to Akershus so have your cameras ready to capture the fun!
FAQs
Is Akershus hard to book?
Akershus is easier to book than Cinderella's Royal Table for a princess meal. You should still be prepared to book as soon as your 60-day booking window opens.
Are the princesses there for all meals?
Yes, you will be able to meet princesses at breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Can I meet Anna and Elsa here?
No, sadly Anna and Elsa are not at Akershus, but you can meet them in their Royal Sommerhus nearby.
Do I need to have a park ticket to eat at Akershus?
Yes, given Akershus is within Epcot, you will need a park ticket to enjoy a meal here.
Are there plant-based or allergy-friendly options? Yes, there are plant-based and allergy-friendly options available too. For allergies, you'll need to talk to a Cast Member about your request.
Is it okay for picky eaters? Mostly, yes. The menu includes familiar items like macaroni and cheese, chicken, and mashed potatoes alongside the Norwegian dishes. You can always ask for sauces on the side or separate dishes of a specific item for picky eaters as part of the all you care to enjoy dining style.
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